Early-Years-Educators for hire in Durham
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Experience Working with Children5%Education level
High school diploma or GED44%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years20%1-2 years10%Current company
Busy Bees Nurseries
Clever Clogs Nursery
AgencyTime at current job
2-5 years50%Less than a year25%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 160 profiles for Early-Years-Educators in Durham
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026
Early Years Educator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Durham: £25,658 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,545 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Early years educator apprentice
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidPaediatric First AidSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsBehaviour ManagementChildcareClassroom ExperienceTeaching Assistant
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Bachelor's DegreeSpanishSkills
Communication SkillsEarly Childhood EducationTeachingBehaviour ManagementChildcareClassroom ExperienceCar Sales Executive
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Customer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingTime ManagementMechanical KnowledgeSenior Support Worker
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsNVQCare Support ExperienceLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCare PlansDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMedication AdministrationNursery Practitioner
Durham
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationPaediatric First Aid CertificationSkills
Early Childhood EducationLeadershipChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenNursery ExperienceSupervising ExperienceInformal caring
Witton Gilbert
Licenses & certifications
Paediatric First Aid CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationPaediatric First AidSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMemory CareSafeguarding Procedures
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What's the average time to fill an early years educator role?
The average time to fill an early years educator role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do early-years-educators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an early years educator include: communication skills, organisational skills and experience working with children.
What licenses or certifications are common for early-years-educators?
Common licenses or certifications for early-years-educators include: Paediatric First Aid Certification, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to early-years-educators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to early-years-educators include: senior support worker, nursery practitioner and early years educator apprentice.
What level of education is common for an early years educator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an early years educator in Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an early years educator?
Most early-years-educators have 11 years of professional experience.
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